E5.5 Responsibility of applicant to show genuine intent and lawful purpose
Immigration Act 1987 s 24
- The fact that all the mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a temporary visa or permit are met is not, in itself, a reason for a visa or immigration officer to approve the application. Except as provided in E2.18, issuing a temporary visa or granting of a temporary permit is discretionary (see E3.1.10 and E3.5.10).
- Applicants lodging an application for a temporary visa or permit must therefore show that they genuinely intend a temporary stay in New Zealand for a lawful purpose.
E5.5.1 Evidence of genuine intent and lawful purpose
Evidence of genuine intent and lawful purpose submitted by the applicant may include but is not limited to the following:
- any information or submissions showing that the applicant has a legitimate need to spend time in New Zealand for a specific period; and
- any documents or submissions showing that the applicant meets the policy provisions relevant to the type of temporary visa or permit applied for.
